Nat Geo-Lindblad bolsters fly-cruise Galápagos offering
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Taking your customers to the pristine landscapes of the Galápagos Islands is now easier than ever thanks to National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions’ new fly-cruise offering
A cruise to the Galápagos Islands was once considered an impossibility to most holidaymakers, due to its remote location, price point and lack of operators. But today, the enchanted isles which inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution are more accessible than ever, thanks to sector leaders National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions.
In response to feedback from its recently introduced UK advisory board, the brand launched its first-ever Galápagos fly-cruise brochure exclusively for the UK market. The new offering focuses on the line’s 10-day Exploring Galápagos itinerary on National Geographic Endeavour II, with prices from £6,738 per person for six departures in 2026.
The price includes international flights from London, recommended group flights between Quito and the Galápagos, the seven-night all-inclusive expedition, one night pre- and one night post- in Quito and all overseas transfers.
What’s more, national park fees and a Galápagos tourist card are also included. Guests won’t find much better value than that elsewhere. The itinerary calls at the Galápagos’ most popular islands, including North Seymour, where travellers can meander along coastal trails past playful sea lions, before heading inland through a silvery forest of endemic palo santo trees where frigatebirds nest and blue-footed boobies dance.
Then, in Española, guests can spot swallow-tailed gulls, mockingbirds, Nazca boobies and, seasonally, the world’s only population of waved albatross. Also home to vividly coloured marine iguanas, this island offers keen wildlife enthusiasts more than enough to satiate their searching eye.
In Santa Cruz, a visit to Puerto Ayora, the largest town and headquarters of both the Galápagos National Park and Charles Darwin Research Station, is a must. Here guests will find the monument to Lonesome George and tour the giant tortoise breeding corrals, before watching the gargantuan amphibians roam through the lush, green highlands.
Back onboard the 96-guest National Geographic Endeavour II – which has been described as a cross between a grand floating hotel and a scientific research vessel – public spaces beckon with a forward lounge and bar accommodating all guests for presentations and gatherings.
Expeditioners will also find a library, an open-air observation deck, underwater gear area and dual Zodiac boarding platform, as well as an ‘open bridge’ where guests can meet the captain and officers and learn more about navigation. Meals are served in the dining room, or sometimes outdoors, with a sociable, informal atmosphere and Ecuadorian flair.
Well-equipped for adventure, holidaymakers can also utilise state-of-the-art tools like a glass-bottom boat, underwater cameras, video microscopes, kayaks and paddleboards.
What’s more, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is giving agents who make a new booking from the fly/cruise Galápagos’ brochure between 1 September and 31 December 2025 a spot on a 2026 expedition to the Galápagos on National Geographic Endeavour II.
